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Shaping the future of mobility

Transportation has to be clean, safe and smart, while allowing people to mix and match the most convenient means of transportation at any time. We’re taking a closer look at how we can ensure these demands and what drives this transformation.

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Jun 09, 2025

We are entering a new era of transportation driven by global population growth, urbanization, and climate change. At the same time, expectations for electrification, automation, comfort, and reliable connectivity are high. Decarbonization and digitalization are important drivers in this transition and proof that it’s high time we rethink mobility. We are proud to say that creating clean, safe and smart mobility is part of our DNA. 

Our daily lives are proof: computer chips are shaping the future. What we do with them is changing our world at an increasingly rapid pace. Think back 30 years ago, when robot cabs and advanced driver assistance systems were just science fiction. Today, autonomous vehicles and artificial intelligence have become an integral part of our everyday lives. They offer technical solutions for efficiently managing traffic congestion in cities and help tackle environmental problems and climate change.

The driving force behind this development are semiconductors. These small components are propelling technological innovation and are helping to make mobility more sustainable, whether through efficient electric drives, smart traffic management systems or connected vehicle fleets. As a leading semiconductor manufacturer, we are a key enabler of the transformation in the mobility sector.

Driving the ecological transportation shift

The transition from combustion engines to environmentally friendly alternatives is gaining momentum. There is a need for action not only because fossil fuel supplies are running out, but also because burning them generates too much CO2. More than 20 percent of global CO2 emissions come from transport, while the share of electricity used in transport is currently only about two percent (current IEA Report 2022). This shows that the potential for transportation electrification based on semiconductor solutions is enormous as they are making the shift to clean, safe and smart mobility possible across all modes of transport, whether on road, rail, air or water. The availability of a wide and affordable range of long-range electric vehicles is key to the mass adoption of electric vehicles. In addition, charging infrastructure is critical; most countries are expanding their network of publicly accessible charging stations. The success of these efforts is evident, as electric vehicle registration numbers are steadily increasing. However, to make mobility truly environmentally friendly, a complete transition to renewable energy sources is needed.

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Autonomous Robot
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Safety and user experience in all vehicles

Safe ATV Mother And Child in a Car
Safe ATV Mother And Child in a Car
Safe ATV Mother And Child in a Car

Reliable electronics are essential to promote safety and confidence in new modes of transportation. Vehicle safety is a top priority to protect the well-being of all road users. Strong connectivity and digital infrastructure enable the desired autonomy, while cybersecurity should ensure comprehensive data protection. Seamless integration of features and actions creates a unique user experience and increases adoption. Contactless technologies enable convenient ticketing for buses and trains, secure payment in vehicles, or easy access to shared vehicles (e.g., car sharing and bike sharing). Ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies are able to provide highly accurate location data in real time. This enables optimized passenger flow control on trains and buses and increases throughput as more data can be processed in a given time frame. In a world of connected mobility, such technologies create a safe, seamless and user-friendly travel experience for all road users.

On the path to smart transportation solutions

Around 90 percent of innovations in the automotive industry are already based on microelectronics. Our system solutions enable vehicles to perceive their surroundings, analyze data, react appropriately, and take on tasks of the driver through advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), such as speed control, lane-keeping assistance, and traffic jam assistance.

The goals of ADAS are to get closer to "Vision Zero", which aims to increase road safety, to prevent traffic accidents, to improve traffic efficiency by optimizing traffic flow, to reduce fuel consumption, and to lower CO2 emissions.

For instance, adaptive cruise control can help make traffic flow more smoothly. ADAS serves as a precursor to autonomous driving and forms the basis for the development of autonomous vehicles.

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Autonomous Robot
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Check out "The Mobility Talk" video series

Our commitment to sustainable mobility is evident in our video series "The Mobility Talk" hosted by Chris Brow. In this series, our guests delve into the complexity of shaping the future of mobility and discuss how semiconductors are the driving force behind this transformation.

The Mobility Talk – Future proof mobility

Interview with Peter Schiefer, Division President Automotive at Infineon.

The Mobility Talk - Micromobility

Interview with Anna Dücker, Account Manager at Infineon.

The Mobility Talk - Passenger car

Interview with Gunjot Kaur, Product Marketing Head at Infineon.

Mobility in transition

Talk between Peter Schiefer, Division President Automotive & Dr. Peter Wawer, Division President Green Industrial Power at Infineon.

It is great to see that the future of mobility is rapidly evolving towards clean, safe, and smart transportation and that the innovation power of the semiconductor industry is making a significant contribution to this. Just like us as we offer all the relevant components for reliable systems – functional safety, cybersecurity, innovative products, system understanding, and operational excellence.